About Us

Devin Lemoine

Owner/President

Devin has been helping people successfully manage their careers, teams and organizations for 20 years. She leads the Success Labs team of eclectic consultants with the primary focus of partnering with local and global companies to create custom leadership development, talent management and succession planning processes to meet their unique cultures, and short and long term talent development needs. While Success Labs works across industries, Devin has a particular interest in helping healthcare and petrochemical manufacturing clients meet the upcoming talent crunch through great people strategy. Devin’s tenacious spirit and innovation led her to co-build inQ, a succession and development planning software. Devin is on the Board of Directors for Neese Industries and the Baton Rouge Gallery and she is a member of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club. She was the 2013 Baton Rouge SHRM Professional of the Year and a Business Report 2016 Influential Women in Business recipient. She speaks locally and nationally on the topics of succession planning, HiPo development and knowledge transfer including the National SHRM 2017 Annual Conference & Expo.

In Devin’s spare time, she likes being outdoors and is an avid bike rider. She is also the mother of gainfully employed triplets who reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Nashville, Tennessee; and London, England.

Gloria McConnell

Consultant & Coach

Gloria is a senior consultant, highly experienced facilitator and consultant with a diverse client portfolio including companies like CF Industries, Newtron Group and Shintech. With over 15 years of experience in supply chain, people and human resources management, Gloria served 11 years at Intel Corporation working with factory, corporate and supply chain partners spanning multiple levels of global management. Gloria was recognized as an expert people manager who maintained high employee morale and effectiveness. Later, in her role as the first human resources manager for Tony’s Seafood and Louisiana Fish Fry Products she developed the HR department, instituted team and organizational development programs, facilitated and improved the performance review and compensation processes, and consolidated benefits administration. Gloria uses these real-life work experiences when consulting with clients and facilitating workshops across the Gulf Coast.

When she’s not working, Gloria is an avid reader and loves everything soccer and spending time with her family and beloved dog, Jack.

Melissa Thompson

Consultant & Coach

Melissa is a consultant and trainer with extensive experience in communication theory and practice, public speaking, emotional intelligence, and talent development. She has previously served as as Director of Talent Development at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Director of Communications at Baton Rouge General Foundation. Additionally, Melissa is a founding member of the TEDxLSU production team and teaches at the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business. She holds a BA in Communication Studies from LSU and an MA and PhD in Communication Theory from the University of Memphis. Originally from Searcy, Arkansas, Melissa has called Baton Rouge home for the past 7 years. She enjoys spending time with family on Lake Bruin and hanging out with her dog, and is a member of Delta Gamma, Forum 225, and the Junior League of Baton Rouge.

Tamara Godfrey

Business Manager

With her commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and organization, Tamara fits perfectly into her role managing the business organization and operations at Success Labs. For 12 years, Tamara managed daily business operations for Woman’s Center for Wellness Fitness Center/Spa. She applies her expertise in accounting, management and overall business organization to helps Success Labs run smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis.

Tamara is also an entrepreneur and a Certified Zumba instructor. She still teaches weekly classes at her gift and fitness boutique in Prairieville, Monet & Emily’s Unique Boutique.

Joanna Brown

Communications Associate

Joanna supports Success Labs’ mission by developing excellent written content and devising strategies to engage new audiences. Her work in strategic communications and community engagement spans multiple industries, including public health, education, digital media and real estate. She graduated with a degree in History from Louisiana State University, and holds graduate degrees from Boston University and the University of Oxford.

A South Louisiana native, Joanna loves to travel, cook, jog, and patronize new cafes and bookstores.

Victoria Funes

Leadership Development Intern

Victoria’s role at Success Labs includes supporting our consultants with research and project management, and helping to run our leadership development workshops. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Strategic Leadership from Louisiana State University, with minors in International Business and Communication Studies. Victoria currently serves as the Vice President of Learning and Development for an organization that serves 300+ women; and she is a member of the LSU Women in Business club and Baton Rouge’s Forum 225. Her hobbies include walking the LSU lakes, enjoying time on False River, and eating sushi.

Juanetta Scott White

Consultant & Coach

Juanetta White is an expert coach and business advisor, with years of experience in corporate settings and as a leadership coach and resource consultant. Her career demonstrates proven success in helping companies manage talent and organizational changes. She works with early to mid-career professionals to leverage their skills, knowledge, instincts, and resources to overcome limitations, achieve goals, and develop the competencies that add value to their organizations. Juanetta’s expertise includes coaching and training on topics including emotional intelligence, talent acquisition and performance management, employee relations, inclusion, and problem resolution.